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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$133.58 +3.89 (+3.00%)
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Howmet Aerospace - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
14

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Howmet Aerospace in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for HWM.

Consensus Price Target

$125.06
-6.39% Downside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Howmet Aerospace, the average price target is $125.06. The highest price target for HWM is $155.00, while the lowest price target for HWM is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.39% from the current price of $133.59.
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HWM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/24/24 to 4/24/25
1 Month Ago
3/25/24 to 3/25/25
3 Months Ago
1/25/24 to 1/24/25
1 Year Ago
4/25/23 to 4/24/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$125.06$123.28$115.71$66.00
Forecasted Upside-6.39% Downside-10.43% Downside-8.88% Downside2.01% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

HWM Analyst Recommendations By Month

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HWM Price Targets by Month

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Howmet Aerospace Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHowmet AerospaceAerospace CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.78
2.72
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.06% Downside56.69% Upside22.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/21/2025Benchmark
2 of 5 stars
Josh Sullivan
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $135.00+10.89%
4/17/2025Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
Michael Ciarmoli
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $136.00+10.24%
4/15/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Matthew Akers
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$132.00 ➝ $118.00-7.34%
4/9/2025Northcoast Research
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C. Olin
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
2/19/2025Morgan Stanley
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Kristine Liwag
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$125.00 ➝ $155.00+11.72%
2/18/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Noah Poponak
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$124.00 ➝ $139.00+1.75%
2/18/2025Barclays
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David Strauss
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$130.00 ➝ $140.00+4.74%
2/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Seth Seifman
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$125.00 ➝ $130.00+1.36%
11/13/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $135.00+18.88%
11/7/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$113.00 ➝ $144.00+27.87%
11/7/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$105.00 ➝ $135.00+19.67%
11/7/2024Susquehanna
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C. Minervino
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Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$120.00 ➝ $132.00+16.25%
11/7/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$103.00 ➝ $120.00+5.68%
10/24/2024KeyCorp
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P. Gibbs
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
10/21/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$113.00 ➝ $127.00+19.85%
10/3/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$106.00 ➝ $125.00+23.41%
8/5/2024BTIG Research
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A. Madrid
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $115.00+31.91%
5/6/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$75.00 ➝ $90.00+12.78%

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Should I Buy Howmet Aerospace Stock? HWM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, April 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Howmet Aerospace pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Howmet Aerospace
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Howmet Aerospace Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $119.52, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the aerospace sector.
  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. has recently reported strong earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations with a revenue of approximately $1.89 billion, indicating robust operational performance.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with several firms raising their price targets, suggesting positive market sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 25.74%, reflecting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking strong financial performance.
  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 14.18%, allowing for reinvestment in growth opportunities while still providing a modest dividend yield of 0.32%.

Howmet Aerospace
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Howmet Aerospace Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a recent trading down of about 3%, which may indicate market uncertainty and potential risks for investors.
  • Despite strong earnings, the company operates in a highly competitive aerospace industry, which can impact future growth and profitability.
  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. has a relatively high P/E ratio of 42.38, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, indicating a moderate level of debt that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Market analysts have mixed opinions, with some firms issuing hold ratings, which may signal caution for potential investors regarding the stock's future performance.

HWM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Howmet Aerospace is $125.06, with a high forecast of $155.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Howmet Aerospace in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HWM shares.

According to analysts, Howmet Aerospace's stock has a predicted downside of -6.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Howmet Aerospace's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Howmet Aerospace has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Northcoast Research, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Howmet Aerospace more than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating score for Howmet Aerospace is 2.78 while the average consensus rating score for "aerospace" companies is 2.72. Learn more on how HWM compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HWM) was last updated on 4/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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